Priest filmed snorting coke in room with Nazi memorabilia

Friday, March 4th, 2016

Northern Ireland police have begun an investigation after video footage emerged of a Catholic priest caught snorting what appeared to be cocaine.

Fr Stephen Crossan is reported to have snorted coke through a 10 pound note during a night of drinking in July 2015 in Banbridge, County Down.

He was in a room containing Nazi memorabilia, and seemed to say “I shouldn’t” as he snorted, media reported.

He has taken leave from the priesthood.

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